How to make WD Element compatible with XP

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Hi,
I bought a WD Elements 2TB but I cannot use with XP.
The computer detect the new USB HD but I cannot access it. After several attempt I read in the WD cardbox that it is compatible with win 7,8,10
Is there a way to make it also compatible with XP?

Thanks
Angelo

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I’m assuming you’re running XP 32 bit since GPT works in XP64.

But since it’s 2TB, you should be able to format it as MBR which is all that XP32 supports.

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Yes, thanks!
I resolved it using quickformatter after reading several posts this one helped me How to Format an External Drive Using WD Quick Formatter

Thanks Tony